Since then there has been no word when these countries (Russia, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark) would be getting their official launch, but Gamereactor has now learned from trusted sources - the same ones that told us of the original delay before it became official - that they could be in for a longer wait than expected.

In fact, we're told Xbox One won't launch in the Nordics until the third quarter of 2014. Given a launch in July or the first half of August is unlikely, these countries are looking at a nine to ten month delay compared to the original November launch this year in other territories.

We have no confirmation on whether the other four countries mentioned above are looking at a similar launch date to the Nordics, and it remains unclear what this could mean to other territories (Japan comes to mind). The delay may mean Microsoft is either struggling with supply, or localisation is proving a massive challenge.

In the meantime Xbox One units will continue to be imported by hardcore fans in these countries and with PlayStation 4 already launched weeks ago in Nordics, Microsoft will be facing a uphill struggle when it comes to competing with Sony for marketshare.

That is Just plain stupid, i'm seriously considering buying a PS4, but will wait for an official announcement.

You won't regret it, to me, the ps4 exclusives are far more' than anything ever will be, on microsoft's kinect controlled dvd one machine..

Makes sense?

I mean, Sony are really pushing forward In terms of adult games and alike. Consider this, Microsoft turned down Heavy rain because a child got abducted... !!! Really? Are People's seriously..... Wtf? They advertise the console 90% more towards children, and occationally come up with games for the parents the additional 10% of all their content.

I have both the xbox one and an ps4. And for me the xbox one is the only next gen console. The VoiceOver control is awesome and a lot better than i had expected. One you gået used to it you Will miss it a lot. And Thomsen ofte you WHO have not used it - dont dismiss it as a gimmic because it really is not.

The menus in the ps4 on the otter hans are just terrible. I also expected the games on the xbox one to look better over time as the developers get used to and start usling tiled ressources wich the matchine is optimised for.

Fuck that, i will not import a X1 from another country and if is not released untill february ill show my mid finger to MS and i will but a PS4. Will be hard to live without Halo but looks like MS is giving a BIG FUCK to Scandinavia (that have made huge games).

You won't regret it, to me, the ps4 exclusives are far more' than anything ever will be, on microsoft's kinect controlled dvd one machine..

Makes sense?

I mean, Sony are really pushing forward In terms of adult games and alike. Consider this, Microsoft turned down Heavy rain because a child got abducted... !!! Really? Are People's seriously..... Wtf? They advertise the console 90% more towards children, and occationally come up with games for the parents the additional 10% of all their content.

(Pardon my english, but i am a foreigner)

@Kosen - I think you are talking bullsh1t, as PS4 launch with games like Knack etc. whereas MS has much more mature games now and ahead in the future, like RYSE, Titanfall, Quantum Break, Dead Rising, Forza.
PS4 only has Knack and KillZone, both games known to be played most by kids.

But I hope this is not true, because then I will buy the PS4 instead.. Unfortunately
I just dont want to import an Xbox.

I just want a nextgen console, and I want the Xbox, but I dont want to be waiting until the end of 2014. I will wait for an official statement and hope for the best.
I am from Denmark too ^^